Piercings and tattoos, I mean. Wouldn’t it be easy if we just applied anesthesia? I don’t know if there’s a reason why, but I do wanna know.
*Also, why isn’t anesthesia applied for IUD insertion?
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The main reason why anesthesia is not applied for piercings and tattoos is because of the risks associated with the use of anesthetics. Anesthetics can cause adverse reactions, especially when used on sensitive skin. Additionally, anesthetics can cause unwanted side effects, such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Anesthetics can also increase the risk of infection, as the area where the piercing or tattoo will be applied will be more prone to bacteria and other pathogens. As for IUD insertion, anesthesia is not typically used because the procedure is relatively quick and painless. Additionally, the use of anesthesia can increase the risk of infection, as the area where the IUD will be inserted will be more prone to bacteria and other pathogens.
It’s not quite the same thing, but you can use topical numbing agents like lidocaine/lignacaine. I’m guessing they don’t use that for tattoos though as the effect is fairly short lived and the tattooist isn’t going to want to risk rubbing stuff into the worked areas.
The people performing these are generally not licensed to provide medical procedures which the administration of most effective anesthesia requires. They could offer these services, but it would make the tattoos much more expensive–they’d need to become licensed themselves or hire someone who is licensed and buy appropriate insurance.
For many undergoing these procedures the pain is part of the experience. I don’t understand this, but I don’t understand the desire for tattoos or piercings in the first place.
There are some OTC remedies than can provide moderate relief, but once again the one receiving the tattoo would likely have to purchase and apply it themselves since it could provide a mechanism for liability if the tattoo parlor did it.
The main reason why anesthesia is not applied for piercings and tattoos is because of the risks associated with the use of anesthetics. Anesthetics can cause adverse reactions, especially when used on sensitive skin. Additionally, anesthetics can cause unwanted side effects, such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Anesthetics can also increase the risk of infection, as the area where the piercing or tattoo will be applied will be more prone to bacteria and other pathogens. As for IUD insertion, anesthesia is not typically used because the procedure is relatively quick and painless. Additionally, the use of anesthesia can increase the risk of infection, as the area where the IUD will be inserted will be more prone to bacteria and other pathogens.
Also, localized anesthesia (Novacaine for example) is already a painful shot to get. No sense in getting a painful shot to avoid feeling a similar level pain (piercings).
The people performing these are generally not licensed to provide medical procedures which the administration of most effective anesthesia requires. They could offer these services, but it would make the tattoos much more expensive–they’d need to become licensed themselves or hire someone who is licensed and buy appropriate insurance.
For many undergoing these procedures the pain is part of the experience. I don’t understand this, but I don’t understand the desire for tattoos or piercings in the first place.
There are some OTC remedies than can provide moderate relief, but once again the one receiving the tattoo would likely have to purchase and apply it themselves since it could provide a mechanism for liability if the tattoo parlor did it.
It’s not quite the same thing, but you can use topical numbing agents like lidocaine/lignacaine. I’m guessing they don’t use that for tattoos though as the effect is fairly short lived and the tattooist isn’t going to want to risk rubbing stuff into the worked areas.
Piercers aren’t medical professionals. They aren’t licensed to administer anesthesia.
As for IUD’S, it’s about history. The majority of medical science was performed and written by men, who have no idea how painful most procedures can be on women.
If men want a vasectomy, local anesthesia is applied, but having a piece of metal inserted in a woman is not. Some drs will give anesthesia, but you have to ask beforehand, and if not, Dr. Shopping is the best bet. You can always find a women who understands. Yes, I realize that sounds sexist.. but men simply don’t understand.
*I’m sure I will get downvoted.. but even my BF tried telling me “because it’s just a bit of pressure” SMH
Like, the cost for your tattoo would probably triple or quadruple with anesthesia so thats realistically the main reason. But also, anesthesia entails risk. Its quite safe now a days, but that you can still have many different complications, many life threatening. Not worth it when tattoos really aren’t that painful for the most part
Also, localized anesthesia (Novacaine for example) is already a painful shot to get. No sense in getting a painful shot to avoid feeling a similar level pain (piercings).
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